Rinker 360
WildLife
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Hi, looking at purchasing a used 2013/2014 Rinker 360 (anywhere between 130 and 350 hours). Anyone have any experience with these boats - anything I should look out for when buying? Thanks.
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https://rinkerboats.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/10435/2014-360-rinker-for-sale-3-yrs-mercruiser-full-platinum-warranty-on-all-systems/p1
Brand new is a tough one. We all have our opinions here on it, but I leave it to someone else to pay that "extra" money and then, as you mentioned, get a good used price on it around 3-6 years old. I'd suggest sticking with a little bigger and something used, especially if you are at all a bit handy and can do some things yourself.
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
My wife did not want me to sell our 2013 EC 310. She loved it and felt the extra money was not going to be worth it. But - once on our new 2014 EC 360 she said "I get it - this is a whole new league."
If my health had been better I would still be on that boat. That's life.
I have no "skin in this game" ......but Bryan's boat is a far better than new. It even has a better warranty. There is no 32 footer made anywhere that will compare in any way with Bryan's EC 360.
On top of this I ironed-out every glitch ( and there are even on million dollar boats) added unique factory and after market options as did Bryan.
Better yet I took a depreciation hit. That would be passed-on to you! In effect you would be getting a better than new boat - and IMO - far better than factory new at a huge saving.
Of course if the cash isn't there that's life but if it's close and you can find a way you will have purchased an amazing boat. Bryan and I must have talked for 100 hours to get the deal done.....but we did. It was IMO a win-win with no flags on the play!
My opinion of course!
Good luck! MT
Our friend MT is a seasoned veteran on taking the "extra money" hit on a good number of spanking new Rinkers and that's how he rolls😁
MT and His extra money hits have provided many of us on this forum an Avenue to afford an absolutely beautifully appointed pristine vessel.
If MT did not hang in tight and work closely with me during the way to long process of working out details with banks that seem to have little knowledge of documented boat purchases over U.S/Canada borders I would not be here now.
I am actually going to the same boat show as WildLife this Saturday for that exact reason. we are upgrading to either the Absolute Navetta 48 or the Swift Trawler 47. Whichever we decide on she will be a 2020. Before you say : "OH FUDGE !" those are over a million buckaroo's💵! We are buying a 2020 pre-enjoyed in 7-9yrs when they are in my financial wheelhouse 50-60% less (retirement gift).
I did the math and if you walked into a Rinker dealer and custom ordered new The 360 I have as she sits now with all the nooks n crannies/bells n whistles that has gone into her, It would be $350,000 ++
That's disturbing 💵🤮💰.
Most banks give new boat financing %rates on preowned boats under a certain age. So, I'm with D.I on this one ; let someone with a big fat swollen wallet 😁💰💰💵💵 take the 40-60% off the top end for you and buy a pre-enjoyed gem like mine..
ps- also, it is very rare to find a 2014 with a FULL coverage Mercruiser warranty on all systems.
The majority of new boat manufacturers give you a 3 year warranty on mechanical, MT purchased a 6 yr extended 💰💰💰 I have owned it a little over 3 of that. So, my 360 basically has the exact same warranty on all mechanical as if you purchased new.
@WildLife : sorry if hijacked your post for a BUMP of awareness to my beauty for sale😎
Regards,
Ian
The Third “B”
Secretary, Ravena Coeymans Yacht Club
https://www.rcyachtclub.com/
Regards,
Ian
The Third “B”
Secretary, Ravena Coeymans Yacht Club
https://www.rcyachtclub.com/
I'm definitely favoring the used / bigger boat option at this point but I'm having fun looking.
The amount you save by buying used you can fuel half way up , MAYBE 💰🤪
Hahahahahaha
Sounds to me like there are TWO great Rinker buying opportunities on this forum.
OR.....Someone could but the EC 360 for the adults and the matching EC 310 for the kids?
Go Steelers!!!
BTW among other things - the head is a vacuflush not pumping a handle or foot pedal - decent honest - LUXURY!!!!!
......and just for a guy like you ( @Cableguy Greg ) I had a certified marine electrician run a lot of extra 12v and 110v outlets BUT - I ran a 110v outlet into the TV cabinet for future satellite box use! ......actually I'm pretty proud of that piece of foresight. LOL.
As you guys can probably tell I get real excited about forum members discussing the possibility of getting one of my boats.
Soooo much care went into "breaking" them in .....way better than required, maintaining them with a "I don't give a $hit what it costs to do it right" attitude that I know they will outlast anything our there. Rinker built, BIGGEST possible for hull size - Mercruiser Mags with Bllls, generators, AC, fridges, gennys, colored transom lights......gives me chills just talking about it.
OH YEAH!!!!!